Regulators: Wall Street reform at risk Congressional Republicans intent on major investing cuts are on the collision program with Wall Street’s leading regulators over a strategy to slash millions from agency budgets. Lawmakers are targeting the Commodity Futures Buying and selling Commission and also the Securities and Trade Commission. The work of both companies is […]
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Obama’s Strategy for Troops, Forces in Afghanistan
It has taken President Obama three months to reach the decision on Afghanistan that he’ll share with the nation Tuesday night, because there are no easy solutions. His chosen path will win applause from some quarters but boos from others
Palin to speak before investors in Hong Kong
Former U.S. Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin will be in Hong Kong this week to address about 1,000 investors from around the globe in what is billed as her first speech outside North America
Borger: Obama tries to reset the table
Even a popular president who still seems to enjoy the general goodwill of the American public can have a bad week. WASHINGTON (CNN) — Even a popular president who still seems to enjoy the general goodwill of the American public can have a bad week
Ban Ki Moon Leaves Burma Disappointed
Before it began, United Nations officials had described UN Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon’s visit to Burma as a diplomatically risky mission that could end in failure.
Argentina art brushes aside recession fears
As with most industries around the globe, the art world has been taking a hit, as collectors pare down purchases on expensive pieces. But in Latin America, there’s some light in the art world: affordable art is selling well. The Buenos Aires International Art Fair — known as ArteBA — took place this week and attracted more than 130,000 visitors during its five-day run.